In a science classroom, a teacher notices that students often ask factual questions, such as "What is the boiling point of water?" The teacher encourages students to ask more meaningful questions to promote deeper understanding. Which of the following approaches best aligns with the teacher’s goal of fostering scientific inquiry?
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The teacher provides detailed factual answers to students’ questions to enhance their knowledge.
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The teacher encourages students to explore information and find answers to their own questions through experiments and research.
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The teacher discourages students from asking factual questions, as they are not useful for scientific inquiry.
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The teacher assigns reading material that lists scientific facts to help students ask more accurate factual questions.